The Sara-e-Adl (Place of Justice) was the market established by Alauddin Khalji to strictly control the prices of manufactured goods and imported commodities. Its main focus was on textiles (cloth, silks), sugar, dry fruits, and other high-value items, as part of the Sultan’s overall market regulation policy. ANSWER: (D) Market for textiles and other goods.
‘Sara-e-Adl’ was the market for which of the following? (A) Market for slaves, horses and cattle (B) Market for small items (C) Grain (D) Market for textiles and other goods
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The Sara-e-Adl was a separate, specialized market established by Sultan Alauddin Khalji primarily for the sale of textiles and imported goods. Unlike the Mandi (grain market), the Sara-e-Adl controlled the prices of valuable commodities, including fine cloths, sugar, and dry fruits. The Sultan enforced strict regulations and provided subsidies to merchants (like the Multanis) to ensure these goods were sold at fixed, low rates, which was essential for maintaining his large standing army cheaply.